New Lifeline shop opens in Toukley
A new Lifeline shop has opened in Toukley to help fund local suicide prevention services. The shop sells affordable new and pre-loved goods including fashion items, accessories, shoes, home decor,…
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Tesch urges submissions to homeless inquiry
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Central Coast residents to contribute to the NSW Upper House Standing Committee on Social Issues, with submissions to close on May 29. Tesch…
Celebrating 7,000 pet rescues in 10 years
Hundreds of people turned out to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the RSPCA Tuggerah Care Centre, which coincided with the 7,000th adoption from the animal shelter. Over the past…
Walk to raise funds for myeloma research
When Wendy Ball of Davistown hurt her back at work nine years ago, she didn’t think much of it. But the persistent injury didn’t get better and, after seeing a…
Smoking not just bad for your health
With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, Central Coast residents are being warned of the damage smoking and vaping does, not just to health but to the environment. The…
Big swing to Labor on the Coast as the nation votes for change
Australia has voted for change in the 2022 Federal Election, most vividly reflected in a swing of over 6 per cent against the Scott Morrison led LNP Coalition government and…
State win for CWA cooking whiz
Woy Woy CWA member, Amy Scott, has won her first Land Cookery competition at state level – and she couldn’t be more chuffed. Scott took first prize at the recent…
Funding boost for Northlakes army cadets
The 236 Army Cadet Unit in Northlakes will be better equipped after securing a $2,000 grant in the April round of the GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program. Commanding officer, Richard Douglas,…
Games day to celebrate Davistown hall centenary
The Davistown community will come together on June 19 at a huge outdoor games day to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Davistown hall. A continuation of the community’s 100 Year…
Comicon returns to the Central Coast
After a two-year hiatus, Central Coast Comicon – the region’s biggest celebration of everything and anything pop culture – is set to return on Saturday, May 28. With the majority…
Frankie Valli show coming to Wyong
A Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute show is coming direct from Las Vegas to The Art House in Wyong, as part of the musical revue’s Australian tour. The…
Scones and fun at Kariong morning tea fundraiser
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre will host a Biggest Morning Tea on June 1 to raise funds for the Cancer Council. The day promises fun for the whole family, with fresh baked…
Discovered program back to help young singers and songwriters
Central Coast Council’s Discovered program is back for 10th series, with young locals now invited to showcase their singing and song writing talents. For over a decade, the Discovered vocal…
Calling for big ideas to stage showcase events
Central Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective event management organisations, individuals and local businesses interested in delivering events and initiatives aimed at reconnecting communities across…
Customer loyalty helps business through pandemic
Tracey Herft and Kylie Bright had chalked up 28 years between them working together at a hair care salon and retailer so when the owner decided to retire and shut-up…
Upgrade for East Gosford intersection
A major intersection upgrade at East Gosford will be among projects funded under the fifth and final round of the NSW Government’s $822M Safer Roads Program. Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Changes to traffic rules on Sparks Rd at Warnervale
There are changed overnight traffic conditions on Sparks Road at Warnervale to carry out road resurfacing work. Work will be carried out from 8pm to 4am from Sunday to Friday…
Helping disadvantaged youth ‘get back in the game’
A NSW government program aiming to connect disadvantaged youth with education, training and employment is set to be expanded to the Central Coast. Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah…
Confronting play brings the audience to their feet
A confronting play about the culture of sexual violence in Australia was held at Avoca Beach Theatre on Tuesday evening May 17 and the assembled audience jumped to their feet,…
Libraries closed for maintenance
Toukley, Tuggerah, Kincumber, Lake Haven and Bateau Bay libraries are undergoing maintenance and improvement works and will be closed at various times in May and June. Toukley Library is closed until…